New Member Spotlight-Chris Smith, von Briesen & Roper
New Member Spotlight-Chris Smith, von Briesen & Roper
Briefly tell us what you do and how long you have been in the Commercial Real Estate industry:
Assisting clients in public/private development work primarily the development agreement process.
Which project or professional accomplishment are you most proud of?
Represented the city of South Milwaukee in a complicated re-development deal that saved a historic site.
How would like to be more involved in NAIOP Wisconsin?
Looking forward to connecting with other professionals at various events.
Tell us about your family: Married for 11 years with 2 children ages 8 and 5.
Who is your favorite author or what is your favorite quote?
"The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." ~The Gunslinger by Stephen King
What is your favorite restaurant? Why?
Barbierie's in South Milwaukee. Great pizza and garlic bread, within walking distance of the Crusher statue.
What music are you listening to and what was the first concert and last concert you attended?
Danzig, Type O Negative, Misfits. 1st concert: REO Speedwagon. Last concert: Guns n. Roses.
Favorite foods at Summerfest and State Fair? Foot long corn dog, freshly dipped.
What’s your favorite vacation destination? Discovery Cove near Orlando.
What is your favorite county or state park? Grant Park.
What’s the last book you read, or your favorite as a child and currently?
Last book: The Wise Man's Fear by Rothfuss; Favorite as a child: The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander.
Favorite series you binge-watched? Downton Abbey.
What’s something about you most people would not know? I was a collegiate high-jumper.
Cats or dogs? Do you have pets? 2 dogs, 1 cat all rescued literally off the street.
What is the best Halloween costume you ever wore? Ultimate Warrior (Professional Wrestler).
What is one item you cannot live without (after your family, of course)? Taco Bell.